Deadpool Isn’t Even Playable in Marvel Rivals Yet, And He’s Already Breaking the Game

Deadpool was announced for Marvel Rivals at The Game Awards, and somehow he has already become the most chaotic character on the roster without actually being playable yet. Which feels extremely on brand.

Right now, Deadpool exists in the character select screen as a kind of chaotic ghost. He shows up on the roster but grayed out, something no other unreleased character does. Then his name quietly changed from ALL CAPS DEADPOOL to a very casual "Deadpool," as if he personally edited the UI when no one was looking. After that, he started moving around the roster itself, bouncing between roles like DPS and Tank, confusing players and very intentionally messing with expectations.

None of this affects gameplay yet, but that's the point. This is Marvel Rivals letting Deadpool break the fourth wall before he even enters the match.

There's also a growing theory, and yes this is speculation, that Deadpool might end up being the first character who can fill all three roles. Tank, Damage, and Healer. Maybe as selectable modes. Maybe switching mid match without asking permission. Maybe purely to annoy everyone involved.

Nothing about this has been officially confirmed beyond the role shifting UI chaos, but even that alone is clever. It turns a character announcement into a running joke and a piece of live meta storytelling.

Deadpool isn't just joining Marvel Rivals. He's already messing with it.